Leidy Joseph School serves 314 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 35-39% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 73%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-34% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
314 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)35-39%
73%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)30-34%
70%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
2%
15%
Black
88%
14%
White
2%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 73% PA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% PA state average).
How many students attend Leidy Joseph School?
314 students attend Leidy Joseph School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Leidy Joseph School students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Leidy Joseph School?
Leidy Joseph School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Leidy Joseph School offer ?
Leidy Joseph School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Leidy Joseph School part of?
Leidy Joseph School is part of Philadelphia City School District.
